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3 Shifts from a Founding Board to a Governing Board
Tim Stevens 8/18/26 Tim Stevens 8/18/26

3 Shifts from a Founding Board to a Governing Board

Three shifts church boards can make to move from a founding board to a healthy governing board with greater clarity, accountability, and long-term health.

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How Church Boards Stay Mission-Focused
Tim Stevens 8/11/26 Tim Stevens 8/11/26

How Church Boards Stay Mission-Focused

Learn how church boards can define meaningful outcomes, stay focused on the mission, and create greater clarity with the lead pastor.

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The Hidden Influence of a Church Board Member
Tim Stevens 8/4/26 Tim Stevens 8/4/26

The Hidden Influence of a Church Board Member

Church board members wear many hats. Learn how clear roles, healthy boundaries, and strong governance can reduce confusion and strengthen church leadership.

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5 Shifts to Move from a Managing Board to a Governing Board
Tim Stevens 7/30/26 Tim Stevens 7/30/26

5 Shifts to Move from a Managing Board to a Governing Board

Learn five practical shifts that help church boards move from operational management to clearer, healthier, mission-focused governance.

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Understanding How You Learn Changes How You Lead
Tim Stevens 7/28/26 Tim Stevens 7/28/26

Understanding How You Learn Changes How You Lead

Discover four ways leaders learn best and how understanding learning styles can improve communication, leadership development, and team growth.

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Can Your Team Lead Without You? Why Rest Is a Leadership Issue
Tim Stevens 7/21/26 Tim Stevens 7/21/26

Can Your Team Lead Without You? Why Rest Is a Leadership Issue

Can your team keep moving while you rest? Learn why truly disconnecting is a leadership issue and how clarity, trust, and preparation make it possible.

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3 Common Church Staff Org Chart Structures
Tim Stevens 7/14/26 Tim Stevens 7/14/26

3 Common Church Staff Org Chart Structures

Church org charts are more than boxes and lines. Learn how your structure can reveal bottlenecks, clarify decision-making, and help your team move forward.

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7 Ways Church Leaders Build Influence Through Trust and Competency
Tim Stevens 6/30/26 Tim Stevens 6/30/26

7 Ways Church Leaders Build Influence Through Trust and Competency

Influence isn't built on title, age, or tenure alone. Here are seven competencies that help church leaders build trust, add value, and grow influence.

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10 Quiet Habits That Grow Leadership Influence
Tim Stevens 6/24/26 Tim Stevens 6/24/26

10 Quiet Habits That Grow Leadership Influence

Influence is built before authority is given. Learn 10 quiet habits that help church leaders build trust, grow credibility, and lead with greater impact.

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Church Preschool: Ministry Opportunity or Missed Opportunity?
Tim Stevens 6/16/26 Tim Stevens 6/16/26

Church Preschool: Ministry Opportunity or Missed Opportunity?

Church preschools can become more than childcare. Learn how churches can steward preschool ministry as a strategic opportunity to serve families and build trust.

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5 Signs of a Healthy Church Leadership Team
Tim Stevens 6/9/26 Tim Stevens 6/9/26

5 Signs of a Healthy Church Leadership Team

Is your church leadership team actually healthy? Here are five questions to help church leaders evaluate trust, alignment, decision-making, and team dynamics.

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Missed Capital Campaign Goal: The Next Decision is What Matters
Tim Stevens 6/4/26 Tim Stevens 6/4/26

Missed Capital Campaign Goal: The Next Decision is What Matters

Falling short of your capital campaign goal can be disheartening. Learn the critical next steps to take to recover, re-engage donors, and set your nonprofit up for future success.

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Are You Leading from Abundance or Scarcity?
Tim Stevens 6/2/26 Tim Stevens 6/2/26

Are You Leading from Abundance or Scarcity?

Are you leading your team or church from abundance or scarcity? Learn how fear-based leadership shows up and the simple question that can help you lead with generosity.

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Church Crisis Leadership: 4 Types of Crises and How Leaders Can Respond
Tim Stevens 5/26/26 Tim Stevens 5/26/26

Church Crisis Leadership: 4 Types of Crises and How Leaders Can Respond

Learn the four types of church crises (character, credibility, cash, and cultural) and how church leaders can identify the real issue and lead with clarity.

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The Church Leadership Gap: When Clarity Lacks, Negativity Fills the Void
Tim Stevens 5/19/26 Tim Stevens 5/19/26

The Church Leadership Gap: When Clarity Lacks, Negativity Fills the Void

When clarity is missing, teams start guessing. Learn how church leaders can improve communication, create alignment, and lead with greater clarity.

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Why Most Church Staff Retreats Don’t Work (And 4 Things Healthy Churches Do Differently)
Tim Stevens 5/12/26 Tim Stevens 5/12/26

Why Most Church Staff Retreats Don’t Work (And 4 Things Healthy Churches Do Differently)

Why do so many church staff retreats fail? Learn 4 practical strategies healthy churches use to create effective leadership retreats, stronger team alignment, and better staff culture.

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Hot Take: Silos Can Be Healthy in the Church (Sometimes)
Tim Stevens 5/5/26 Tim Stevens 5/5/26

Hot Take: Silos Can Be Healthy in the Church (Sometimes)

Silos can quietly destroy team health, trust, and alignment in churches. Learn the 5 ways silos impact culture and when they might actually be helpful.

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A Simple Framework to Evaluate Church Staff Performance and Culture
Tim Stevens 4/28/26 Tim Stevens 4/28/26

A Simple Framework to Evaluate Church Staff Performance and Culture

Learn a simple framework to evaluate team performance and church culture so your leadership team can align, make better decisions, and lead with clarity.

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How to Choose the Right Senior Pastor for Your Church’s Next Season
Tim Stevens 4/21/26 Tim Stevens 4/21/26

How to Choose the Right Senior Pastor for Your Church’s Next Season

Church succession planning starts with clarity. Learn the 4 types of leaders every board should understand to hire the right senior pastor for your season.

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Considerations for Layoffs & Staff Reductions on Your Church Staff (and How to do it Well)
Tim Stevens 4/14/26 Tim Stevens 4/14/26

Considerations for Layoffs & Staff Reductions on Your Church Staff (and How to do it Well)

Learn how to recognize when it’s time to reduce staff, what signals to watch for, and how to navigate church staffing cuts with clarity and care.

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